Compliance Manager Job at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Compliance Manager

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities
The candidate for this role will be responsible for:


  • Preparation and Review of legal documents for investments.
  • Educating and training employees on regulations and industry practices.
  • Addressing employee concerns or questions on legal compliance.
  • Evaluating business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk.
  • Developing and implementing an effective legal compliance program.
  • Creating sound internal controls and monitoring adherence to them.
  • Drafting and revising company policies.
  • Monitoring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Led the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests.
  • Proactively auditing processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknesses
  • Perform risk assessments to understand risk level, significance, and scope.
  • Highlighting or escalating areas of concern.
  • Ensuring that all findings are recorded and followed up with management so that issues can be rectified.
  • Keeping up to date with, and understanding relevant laws and regulations
  • Collaborating with external auditors and HR when needed.
  • Setting plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
  • Keeping abreast of internal standards and business goals.
  • Review marketing materials, presentations, and websites to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Performing various general administrative duties (such as file creation and maintenance of ongoing administrative projects).
  • Any Other Adhoc responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ of experience as a Compliance Officer within an SEC-regulated entity
  • Proven success in the risk management field.
  • Strong working knowledge of industry legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering).
  • Fluency in industry practices and professional standards.
  • Track record of integrity and commitment to professional ethics.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Excellent collaborative teamwork skills.
  • Attention to detail and strategic thinking.
  • Professional certification (CCEP) a plus.

Role Competencies:

  • Possess a strong constitution and conviction
  • Must be ethical and principled
  • Must proactive and intelligent
  • Familiar with all phases of development and implementation of an effective legal compliance program.
  • Possess strong critical thinking and attention to detail needed to evaluate business activities and assess compliance risk
  • Solid understanding of what is needed to form critical plans to manage crisis events or compliance violations, should they ever occur
  • Excellent written communication skills 

Remuneration

  • Paid Time Off
  • Healthcare Coverage
  • A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth 
  • Work alongside great talent
  • A culture of learning and innovation
  • Opportunities for career growth and training
  • Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people
  • A chance to make a social difference
  • Overall fun company.